Sr. Associate I, Field Technical Service Engineering - Surgical

Alcon; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Digital Field Service Engineer to install, configure and troubleshoot connected ophthalmic devices and digital solutions across a multi-state region. You will collaborate with customer IT teams to ensure secure connectivity and optimal performance while training users on new digital workflows.

The role emphasizes remote monitoring, cybersecurity compliance, and seamless product launches with strong teamwork from FSEs and field sales. Location includes GA/AL/TN travel.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience.
• Fluent reading/writing/listening in English.
• 2 years of Relevant Experience

Responsibilities

• Install and configure connected ophthalmic equipment and digital applications.
• Support network integration, cloud connectivity, and remote monitoring capabilities.
• Collaborate with customer IT departments to ensure device connectivity and cybersecurity compliance.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network-related issues.
• Train customers and field teams on digital workflows and connected technologies.
• Support product launches, upgrades, software updates, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Work with FSEs, sales teams, and service leadership to improve equipment uptime and customer satisfaction.
• Drive adoption of Alcon digital solutions and connectivity programs.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

The Digital Field Service Engineer serves as the technical expert for Alcon's connected equipment and digital service solutions. This role is responsible for installing, configuring, integrating, and troubleshooting network-connected ophthalmic devices while partnering with customers to ensure secure connectivity, remote support capability, and optimal system performance. The DFSE collaborates with Field Service Engineers, commercial teams, and customer IT organizations to drive digital adoption, support new technology launches, and enhance the customer experience through proactive service and connectivity solutions.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Install and configure connected ophthalmic equipment and digital applications.
• Support network integration, cloud connectivity, and remote monitoring capabilities.
• Partner with customer IT departments to ensure successful device connectivity and cybersecurity compliance.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network-related issues.
• Train customers and field teams on digital workflows and connected technologies.
• Support product launches, upgrades, software updates, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with FSEs, sales teams, and service leadership to improve equipment uptime and customer satisfaction.
• Drive adoption of Alcon digital solutions and connectivity programs.
• Territory – GA, AL, TN – (other locations as business needs)

Ideal candidate location: Knoxville/Chattanooga/Nashville, TN – Birmingham, AL – Atlanta, GA

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 2 years of Relevant Experience

How to Thrive at Alcon:

• Imagine your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, and much more!

ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.